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Bistango, Irvine, CA
Bistango, Irvine, CA
Bistango, Irvine, CA
Bistango, Irvine, CA
Bistango, Irvine, CA

Bistango

4.8
4.8
2968 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Bistango offers artful New American cuisine in the award-winning Atrium Building in Irvine, California. Bistango hosts an extensive bar and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list with over 400 varieties of wine. The ambiance is further enriched each season by revolving modern art exhibits which are available for purchase.

Bistango offers a full-service patio with comfortable furniture and heat lamps to provide al fresco dining at its finest.
Our nightly live entertainment and dance floor will complete your experience as you listen to everything from Latin Jazz to R&B to classics to contemporary cover tunes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 752-5222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Off-site catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    From a corporate luncheon in our Galleria room to a wedding in the Atrium Courtyard, Bistango can accommodate 20 to 400 guests with the perfect setting. Contact our event coordinator today!
  • Private party contact
    Karyn Ghoukassian: (949) 752-5222
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Martin and Von Karman
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet and self-parking available.
  • Entertainment
    We offer live entertainment nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,968 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Good for business meals

  • South Orange County

    Good for business meals

2,968 Reviews
  1. RobertRBistangoDevotee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Bistango, is an exceptional staple of the OC places to dine. Strangely it was the trend setter of its time in the early 1990's. Today it is holding a tradition of restaurants that are going out of style. The service was exceptional. Our server is one reason we go. Jose is personal and proficient. We were being cared for and not just served. People were coming to check on us even if they were not our designated server. The food was excellent. Every dish we ordered wowed us with combinations of flavors and textures tantalizing our palettes. I insisted my wife try a taste of my food as well and vice versa. Long ago, Bistango used to have entertainment that was icing on the cake. Sounds of live jazz, Hispanic music, and piano bar were the norm which suited the quality food and classy environment. Last night was different for us. When paying as much I would have thought the entertainment would be reflective. Retro 70's 80's bands are more akin to a wedding reception. The band was professional and good sound. However, it was loud and more like a bar with people dancing. This is a festive feel but detracts from the ambience of nicer environments. I would conclude this critique by stating diners today have better taste in food but may lack in inclination to music that suits its finer tastes.

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  2. jeff

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was excellent and Edwardo, our waiter, did an outstanding job! Nancy & Jeff Stack

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as usual. Great ambiance and delightful food. Always go back!!!

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  4. Eater

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Clam chowder was probably one of the best I’ve tasted, and I make my own. The clams were tender, broth was creamy and absolutely no sand.

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  5. JeanneR

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Wait staff was fabulous. Band was fabulous. Unfortunately, two entrees of sea bass were ordered with mushroom risotto. The sea bass was stringy and flavorless. The Risotto was not nice and creamy - had to send back

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went to Flemings the night before. Bistango is hands-down the far superior restaurant for food, atmosphere and service.

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  7. KellyM

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a luncheon after our shareholders meeting so we could discuss the day. Service was quick and thorough, and they were always filling our drink glasses without having to ask. Server was very professional and made good suggestions for our lunch and dessert. Food was excellent, and generous portions. We have, and will continue to recommend your restaurant.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and Micheal was a great server for our anniversary dinner!

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  9. ShanI

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Great service and ambiance.

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  10. ScottR

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual a great experience! Our server was sensational and the gazpacho is the best. The steak salad and wedge were great topped off by a very tasty espresso. Five stars all the way. Looking forward to returning soon.

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  11. ParisaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mehdi was such a great server. My birthday was extra special.

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  12. GregoryB

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If your going to spend $200+ for dinner for two, the food and experience should be worth the money. Bistango is. The live music and space for dancing is an important part of the experience.

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  13. Redtweety

    Central Coast

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Husband and I tried this place for the first time and we were so glad we did! Big restaurant, live music every night which was nice to listen to while we ate. We had small plates - grilled octopus was delicious and tender, shrimp cocktail was good, not really a Mexican cocktail, but basic and good. Bacon wrapped filets were delicious and the mashed potatoes yummy, we had the au gratin potatoes which were good too. Had to try to chocolate soufflé, it’s why we went there and it didn’t disappoint! Order it ahead of time. Service was great, it’s a little pricey but for the service and quality, worth it!

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  14. Orm63

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    I wonderful place, but I have to admit I made it a regular dinner stop on Fridays because I loved the entertainment of LaGrande Barr Things change and I guess so does this, but I loved his entertainment, personality, and exchange with the patrons.

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  15. ConnieA

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The 2nd generation owner gave us complimentary dessert of Grand Marnier Soufflé when she found out I was a regular customer at their start-up location on La Cienega Blvd., she was further surprised that I still remember their former kitchen personnel from exec. chef and 2 former sous chefs and maitré d’. Bistango was located then next to the L’ Orangerie and the tiny but famous Matsuhisa, owned by celebrity sushi chef Nobu. Bistango continues to flourish in Orange County since then and will continue on with the very abled management of its second generation owners. When in Orange County and your palates crave for exquisite dining, Bistango will never be a disappointment. They have withstood the test of time.

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  16. AlanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu, gracious service, and the live music happened to nearly match my Spotify playlist(!). There are very few places that can compete head to head in this category. It ain't cheap, but the value for money is good. And my date was very favorably impressed. :-)

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Thanks.

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  18. Yumm

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food wasn’t all that for the prices the entrees command.

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  19. RobertB

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to restaurant for special occasions. They take food allergies and sensitivities seriously and do a very good job of ensuring the happiness of their guests. Always a good experience.

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  20. Harmon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and excellent service! One of my favorite places for a meal in OC!

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  21. AllenC

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, good food, good service and good music at the correct volume to still have a conversation.

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  22. MikeB

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening at Bistango!! Everyone is so nice there and Victor was our waiter and is a really great host! We live down in Dana Point and don't get there too often, usually with friends or a special occasion like our anniversary last night My wife had a grilled shrimp fish served in risotto that had corn. It was fabulous and Victor said the head chef experimented with it and it's been a great hit All their food is great and pricing is not crazy If you've never been, check it out, great food, service and a nice atmosphere. There is a live piano player in the bar area too

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  23. aberdon

    Orange County

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bistango never disappoints! Excellent creative food and good service…highly recommend…a little pricey, but worth it!

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  24. danield

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun atmosphere and waiters Had bistango salad excellent taste and presentation Had clam chowder very tasty clams tender not chewy I’m from Boston and I’ll say it’s on par with bostons chowda (sorry that’s how we talk) Also my sons and I had the cheeseburger which we came for Taste was very good ,cheese and burger very good One suggestion for us personally Bun too bready we like less Also a little too much sauce on bun Also carmelized onions too watery and we like crispy Also no mustard or A1 steak sauce. Only ketchup and aeoli siracha sauce Also prefer mayo Overall very happy considering these things are minor compared with quality of the ingredients We will be back Daniel

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  25. LinaI

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Service was horrible. The waitress was so rude and she judge us like we weren’t able to pay the bill or something. She rolled her eyes several times at us. Unwilling to substitute side dishes and accommodate when a person has allergies. We also made them aware that it was a bday so I expected them to sing happy bday and bring a dessert which she didn’t. My lamb chops was undercooked when I asked for to medium. I was afraid to request for them to cook it a little more when the waitress wasn’t friendly and unwilling to accommodate. It’s hard to deal with snob.

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  26. BillS

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. Quiet atmosphere, perfect for conversation. Prices are pretty high for lunch. $40 per person for salads, iced teas, tax and tip.

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  27. Rachelle

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We've never been there on a Jazz night before. Too noisy for our taste, but glad Bistango is doing well. Love the additions/variations to the menu, and food was quite good. All in all, a place we love to go to! Fun to celebrate our birthdays also.

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  28. Siggy

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Upscale, old school, yet modern venue with professional and attentive service, elaborate food and presentation which is actually pretty good, and at least the night we were there, a kinda OK lounge singer/pianist and a few brave dancing couples. Not inexpensive...

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  29. DavesWife

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is uniquely designed as a gallery built in a business tower atrium. I always enjoy the ambiance of live jazz and fabulous cuisine.

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  30. Susanqqqq

    Orange County

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food here is excellent. I had the watermelon salad and it is scrumptious. My boyfriend had the fig and mozzarella salad also wonderful. We also enjoyed the corn bisque. For entrees we had filet that was prepared to perfection and the fettuccine with filet . For desert we loved the tres lache cake . This restaurant never disappoints!

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  31. Firehorse007

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, and wonderful ambiance.

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  32. JuliL

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was our first time here. We were celebrating both of our birthdays. Our waiter was an older gentleman and he is very special . Great service and recommendations . We started with he tuna tartare. We ordered the chili vinaigrette on the side . So glad we did . It was so spicy . My Husband said his grass fed filet mignon was outstanding. Cooked perfectly to medium rare with a char on the outside . My only complaint was the Cesar salad was room temperature not served on a chilled plate . The live band was great

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  33. EHHP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bistango has the best food in Irvine. It the best place for a steak. Also love the live music.

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  34. KarlaJ

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bistango is our favorite place whenever we are in the Irvine area in July for vacation. The food is always fantastic my favorite during the summer the Sweet Corn Risotto with Bacon Wrapped Prawns and of course a Soufflé for dessert. On Friday's there is great live music, this year we stayed after dinner and enjoyed some dancing.

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  35. GearoidO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Service was poor .flat iron to much seasoning. Bacon wrapped shrimp where over cooked. Appetizers where excellent

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  36. PennyC

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Had the flat iron steak. Would highly recommend!

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  37. April

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I LOVE Bistango's I have been going for 20+ years!

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  38. NaomiC

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I love your restaurant. This is also the my go-to place when I brought business guests. I gave only 4 star for service. Not that the service was not good. It's just the server always tended and talked to one person in the three people group. Maybe she liked one of us more but it is not very good service. She should have paid attention to all people. Just small complaint. I still love your restaurant.

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  39. JeffM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Always a great choice! Highly recommended !

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  40. GiseleK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything was great, from food to service to the live band to ambiance

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Bistango offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 752-5222.

Bistango is rated 4.8 stars by 2968 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistango

19100 Von Karman, Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92612

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Martin and Von Karman
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet and self-parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We offer live entertainment nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 752-5222
  • Catering
    Off-site catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    From a corporate luncheon in our Galleria room to a wedding in the Atrium Courtyard, Bistango can accommodate 20 to 400 guests with the perfect setting. Contact our event coordinator today!
  • Private party contact
    Karyn Ghoukassian: (949) 752-5222
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